Open PhD Position – 3D Printing: Join the Microbiome Printing Lab at Imperial College London for a funded 3.5-year PhD position in the Department of Infectious Disease. The project, led by Dr. Ravinash Krishna Kumar, focuses on using innovative droplet-based 3D printing technology to study bacterial communities, particularly the Bacteroides in the gut. This interdisciplinary role offers expertise development in 3D printing, method development, materials science, microbiology, and microbial ecology.
Designation: PhD Researcher
Research Area: Microbiome 3D Printing
Location: Sir Alexander Fleming Building, Imperial College London, London, UK
Eligibility/Qualification:
- First or Upper Second class undergraduate degree in Synthetic Biology, Systems Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or related field
- Desirable: Masters Degree (not essential)
- Must meet Imperial College’s English language requirements
Job Description:
Open PhD Position – Microbiome 3D Printing
- Develop technologies for printing anaerobic Bacteroides gut strains
- Implement real-time imaging of printed Bacteroides communities
- Investigate how spatial patterning influences the diversity and productivity of Bacteroides communities
- Collaborate with experts in Bacteroides molecular biology and microbial ecology
- Foster a healthy research culture, collaboration, and flexible work hours
- Receive personalized mentorship for various career choices post-PhD
How to Apply: Send your CV (including contact details of two referees) and a motivation letter for the project and lab to Dr. Ravinash Krishna Kumar (r.krishnakumar@imperial.ac.uk) by January 12th, 2024. The project aims to start in early February 2024, with flexibility.
Last Date for Apply: 12 January 2024
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Imperial College London is a leading institution for synthetic biology and microbiome sciences, offering access to cutting-edge facilities and a vibrant research community. The Department of Infectious Diseases provides a well-established support network for PhD students, and the research will be conducted at the Sir Alexander Fleming Building on the South Kensington Campus in central London.
